2008-10-29 12:50:12 by SMARTBRIDE

INSPIRATION:10 Ways to Personalize your Wedding

TAGS: DOS AND DONTS, FACINATOR, PHOTO BOOTH, VENUE, MUSIC, WEDDING PLANNER, PICTURES, DJ, OFFICIANT


A close friend of mine was married a couple weeks ago, and while I wasn't able to attend the wedding, I heard many great things about the ceremony and reception. So, I've asked Leah (the Bride) to share with us her Top 10 favorite things about her wedding day and a couple tips on what she would have done a little differently. Since none of us plan on getting married twice - perhaps we can learn from those brides before us!

Take it away, Leah!


Top 10 Things I loved about my wedding (in no particular order):



2009-08-20 17:47:44 by SMARTBRIDE

CASTING CALL: Wedding SOS Saves the Day!

TAGS: WEDDING PLANNER, SOS

Here's your chance to have a free wedding planner for your big day.


Have you just discovered that your venue is double-booked? Has the DJ run off to L.A. for his dream gig? Are you dealing with a monster-in-law? Wedding SOS can help!


They are looking for Brides and Grooms in the GTA getting married in September.

Wedding SOS on Slice Casting Call


Here's how it works! Wedding SOS supplies a fairy godmother/wedding planner who will wave her magic wand, grant you three wishes, and solve all your wedding-day problems. The professional wedding planner will allow you to relax on the day of your wedding as she trouble-shoots the day and makes your wedding a dream come true!

If you're a couple living in the Greater Toronto Area in need of a Wedding SOS, download an application at www.slice.ca and fax the completed form to (416) 603-7545. They also ask that you follow up with an e-mail to make sure your application has arrived. ...

2010-01-20 19:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Tip from the Expert: How to Know if You Need a Planner

TAGS: TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS, WEDDING PLANNER, TALEN EVENTS

For the month of January, SmartBride Boutique is showcasing various wedding tips from the experts. Check back daily for helpful tips and advice as you plan your wedding.


Today's tip is from Talen Events.


You're engaged! Congrats! Now it's time to sit down and plan your special day! For some of us, freeing up the 250 hours it takes to plan a wedding from scratch can be tough. We get it. If you've ever gone through a day and forgot whether you ate or not, planning a wedding might seem overwhelming. Don't be discouraged: A wedding professional might be just what you need.


Talen Events

2010-08-04 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Wedding Advice: How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Rehearsal Dinner

TAGS: SHAWN RABIDEAU, WEDDING PLANNER, BUDGET, WEDDING ADVICE

When planning a wedding there are many questions my brides and grooms ask me. Two of the most popular questions are, "Do we have to have a rehearsal dinner?" and "If so, can we have one without breaking the bank?" The answer to these questions are yes and yes!


rehearsal dinner table setting


Photo Courtesy of Shawn Rabideau

2011-03-03 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

How to Choose Your Bridal Party

TAGS: SWEET CHIC EVENTS, WEDDING PLANNER, BRIDAL PARTY

Weddings can be chock full of drama… and sometimes, one of the hardest decisions is who will be in your bridal party? Here are some of the questions I hear most often from my brides and grooms:


Wedding Dress


Pronovias Gaudi Wedding Dress on SmartBride Boutique.



Do we have to have a bridal party at all?


Absolutely not! Consider it a favor to yourselves if you opt not to have a bridal party at all. Sometimes the decision can be so difficult with so many people pulling you from different sides that it just makes sense to keep things simple. All you need is each other.